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Adele: Music Megastar
From the Series Gateway Biographies
Adele is known for her emotional songs and powerful voice. For a while Adele’s music career was in danger. She was having problems with her voice and had surgery. Fans wondered if they would… Read More →
American Country: Bluegrass, Honky-Tonk, and Crossover Sounds
From the Series American Music Milestones
A singer belts out a lonesome song. A guitarist plucks out a twangy lead. A fiddle player brings out a sweet melody. These are the sounds of country. Country music rose out of the folk… Read More →
American Latin Music: Rumba Rhythms, Bossa Nova, and the Salsa Sound
From the Series American Music Milestones
The crowd sways to the melodic strumming of a bossa nova guitarist. A vocalist belts out lyrics that blend English and Spanish. Couples dance to salsa's syncopated rhythms. These are the… Read More →
American Music Milestones — Audisee®—Fluent Set
From the Series American Music Milestones
This series is a high-interest middle- and high-school series that looks at key musical landscapes in American music. Each book takes a peek at the key events, performers, albums, and songs… Read More →
American Pop: Hit Makers, Superstars, and Dance Revolutionaries
From the Series American Music Milestones
Throbbing disco beats boom at the club. Crowds move to the lively beat of dance pop hits. Fans scream and cheer for teen idols. These are the sounds of pop. After Elvis hit the scene in… Read More →
American R & B: Gospel Grooves, Funky Drummers, and Soul Power
From the Series American Music Milestones
A singer calls out to the crowd. An electric bass thumps out a beat. Horns blare and strings swirl. These are the sounds of R & B. Rhythm and blues music evolved from all sorts of… Read More →
Ariana Grande: Music Superstar
From the Series Boss Lady Bios (Alternator Books ®)
Ariana Grande always wanted to be a star. After honing her voice in community theater, Grande landed her first big role in a Broadway musical. On the Nickelodeon show Victorious, her dream of Read More →
Austin Mahone: Vocals Going Viral
From the Series Pop Culture Bios
You may know that Austin Mahone rose to fame after singing and strumming the guitar on his own YouTube channel. But did you know that he: • Skyped randomly with fans even after becoming… Read More →
Beyoncé and Whitney Houston: Voices of a Generation
From the Series Musicians and Their Inspirations
One of Beyoncé’s biggest idols is Whitney Houston. The two met in a hotel lobby for the first time when she was just fifteen, but even before then, Beyoncé was influenced by Houston’s… Read More →
Beyoncé: R & B Superstar
From the Series Pop Culture Bios
You may know that Beyoncé is a gifted R & B star who has made a splash in the worlds of music, dance, and acting. But did you know that Beyoncé: • was super shy as a child, yet she loved Read More →
Billie Eilish: Chart-Topping Artist
From the Series In the Spotlight (UpDog Books ™)
Billie Eilish amazes with her music! She dominated at the 2020 Grammys, winning five awards. She also keeps impressing with her songwriting skills. Learn about Eilish's rise to fame, her… Read More →
Billie Eilish: The Rise of a Superstar
From the Series Gateway Biographies
Growing up with actor parents in Los Angeles, Billie Eilish was surrounded by creativity. After writing her first song when she was four, she took to making music with her older brother. The… Read More →
Boss Lady Bios (Alternator Books ®) — Hardcover Set
From the Series Boss Lady Bios (Alternator Books ®)
Featuring figures from a variety of backgrounds, these books celebrate women who dominate their respective fields—big-time change-makers, influencers, and disrupters who aren't afraid to… Read More →
Bruno Mars: Pop Singer and Producer
From the Series Pop Culture Bios
You may know that Bruno Mars is an unbelievably talented pop singer and producer. But did you know that Bruno: • was known for his epic Elvis impersonations when he was a kid? • learned to… Read More →
BTS: K-Pop Fan Favorites
From the Series In the Spotlight (UpDog Books ™)
Boy band sensation BTS has taken the world by storm. These talented K-pop icons have soared to the top of the music world and earned an army of loyal fans. Learn all about the stars of this… Read More →
BTS: K-Pop's Biggest Headliners
From the Series Gateway Biographies
BTS is one of the biggest boy groups in South Korea. They have seven members: Jin, SUGA, j-hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook. From practicing in a small studio in Seoul, South Korea, to… Read More →
Carly Rae Jepsen: Call Her Amazing
From the Series Pop Culture Bios
You may know that Carly Rae Jepsen rose to instant fame after Justin Bieber tweeted about his love for "Call Me Maybe." But did you know that she: • had starring roles in Annie, Grease, and… Read More →
Cody Simpson: Pop Star from Down Under
From the Series Pop Culture Bios
You may know that Cody Simpson became an overnight singing sensation when a music producer discovered him on YouTube in 2009. But did you know that he: • is a talented swimmer who once… Read More →
Families of Fame & Fortune — Hardcover Set
From the Series Families of Fame & Fortune
This high-interest, low reading level series explores the lives of successful families in entertainment, music, and sports. Each title features real-life stories of families who have worked… Read More →
Gateway Biographies — Hardcover Set
From the Series Gateway Biographies
Discover the human side of newsworthy, historical, and pop culture figures, and learn about people leading key social movements or handling crises. Each biography in this easy-reading series… Read More →
Harry Styles and Mick Jagger: Music and Style Icons
From the Series Musicians and Their Inspirations
Harry Styles is a big fan of Mick Jagger. From music to fashion to breaking down social barriers, Styles takes inspiration from Jagger. Discover more about the music and lives of these two… Read More →
Harry Styles: Chart-Topping Musician and Style Icon
From the Series Gateway Biographies
Harry Styles is a well-known singer, actor, and style icon. At a young age, he already loved performing. He'd dress up in costume and imitate other famous singers. Then in 2010, he auditioned Read More →
Harry Styles: Pop Star with an X Factor
From the Series In the Spotlight (UpDog Books ™)
Harry Styles is a music icon! He sings, writes songs, and acts. His star has shone brightly since he rose to fame in 2010 as a contestant on The X Factor. Learn all about this talented… Read More →
In the Spotlight (UpDog Books ™) — Hardcover Set
From the Series In the Spotlight (UpDog Books ™)
Striving readers will love learning about all the biggest stars in pop culture in this energetic series. Solid biographical details are delivered with a high-interest approach in these… Read More →